We are healthy, my extended family is healthy, and I am grateful for that. My parents have been tutoring my son with math and reading online.
It's been a great way for them to stay in touch and it's some of the best teaching he has ever had. I do 10 push-ups or sit-ups on the hour to keep things moving. I keep a lit aromatherapy candle by my desk — but my cat got too close and his tail got singed last week. My "black out time" is pm each day when I take no meetings or calls so I can get my son from school. Yes, I have been known to send emails at midnight, but I make it clear no one is required to respond at that time.
I live in Toronto and I am married with four adult children ranging in ages from 21 to 33 plus our dog, a very mature Westie named Molly. In March I moved up to our family cottage in Haliburton where I feel I am living in a different world. While work has only accelerated, water, woods and a daily walk are helping to offset the sadness and concern for my family and my teams. I have found the power of language is helping me trick my brain into a more positive mindset. I have renamed household chores to sparkles, recognizing that if I focus on the outcome versus the task, even washing floors can be joyful.
I have renamed working out to walking away as it makes exercise a gift of leisure vs. I distinguish between isolation and isolated: While we may all be isolated from one another, if we make the effort, there are so many ways to actively connect.
Finally, I keep wee Molly at my feet all day long while I work, and every day feels just a little bit more balanced. I live in Toronto, with my husband and two teenagers, ages 16 and I'm working part-time at the office and part-time at home in my PJs.
My family relies on me to plan and prepare meals but my husband, who recently returned to office, gets the "fun chores," driving my kids around, watching Netflix, eating and hanging out together. They had free time over the summer: I did not and I feel guilty having to choose between work and family. My parents, ages 78 and 80, are in Montreal and I worry about them. I have seen them once since the pandemic began but they are healthy and staying busy. I hate being unable to bring them groceries or blow them kisses from the bottom of the stairs.
I compartmentalize meal prep for easy "create your own" bowls, salads and sandwiches for my family with separate containers for vegetables, grains and proteins. One thing that is non-negotiable for me is my 45 minutes of daily exercise. Family and friends can join the session and sometimes I use the time to call and check in on my family, as long as my legs are moving and my head gets cleared. My selfish self-care involves a manicure every Sunday and I prioritize colouring my grey roots regularly.
That makes me feel happy. I live in the Beaches area of Toronto and have been working from my home office, a. I am married with two young kids, ages 10 and eight, and a senior dog. Since the start of the pandemic, I've relied on my partner who has taken the lead role in managing the kids, household and schooling. Every once in a while, he surprises me and brings me a coffee, snack or even lunch. I miss my parents and sharing time together over meals, especially my mom's Korean home cooking.
Our last time around a table was March 5 when we went out to dinner to celebrate my mother's 74th birthday. I make sure to laugh out loud once a day and see other people, even if it's my neighbours as we stand on the street, six feet apart. For me, separating work and home has been a challenge. About three weeks ago, I started to "commute" each day as part of my routine. It's just a short 5 to minute walk in the neighbourhood to help me mentally prepare for my day, get some fresh air and exercise.
To help parents on the team, I have blocked myself from booking meetings during drop-off and pick-up hours and I maintain an "open office door" for my broader team anytime they want to talk. I'm a wife and a busy mother to four children, with an amazing mom who parachutes in to help us whenever we are stuck. Although I am at home, I feel like my day has become much longer with more domestic responsibilities.
We have to constantly rebalance everyone's day each morning depending on whether kids are online or at school. But I am grateful to have everyone happy and healthy. The good part is I now see my kids in the morning and earlier at night.
I have blocked off time in my calendar for my kids — no meetings before 9 a. I am still working on getting more exercise in my day while on calls. My kids had to give up all after-school activities so my sister comes in now to teach the kids guitar once a week and that gives me an hour of hot-tub time. Are you looking for a stock? Since starting with the channel in , she has worked in a number of capacities including anchor, markets editor and technology reporter and has conducted over 10, interviews.
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